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Moore’s Knob Observation Tower

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Stokes County

Moore’s Knob Observation Tower

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Moore’s Knob Observation Tower

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Please check local regulations for: Hanging Rock State Park

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    Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States

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    1. Moore’s Knob Observation Tower – Moore’s Knob & Lookout Tower loop from Danbury

    7.97km

    02:56

    250m

    250m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    2. Window Falls – Moore’s Knob Observation Tower loop from Danbury

    8.73km

    03:15

    330m

    330m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    August 31, 2024

    Moore’s Knob Tower, located in Hanging Rock State Park, is a popular destination for hikers in North Carolina. Originally a fire lookout tower, it has been replaced by a stone observation tower that offers sweeping views of the surrounding area - on clear days you might be able to see the cities of Greensboro and Winston-Salem! There are two main routes to reach the tower: a shorter hike of 3.8 miles on the Moore’s Knob Loop Trail starting at the lake, or a longer 4.5-mile loop.

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      Elevation 750 m

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      Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States

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